Lost dog in Norwich (GB)? Missing & found dogs nearby

Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Norwich

How PawAlarm helps in Norwich

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Norwich — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your dog.

≈ 270,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi

Reunited
Josie
Found after 2 days and 14 hours
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Sigrid
Found after 1 month and 3 days
Reunited
Tessa
Found after 5 days and 13 hours
Reunited
Walnut
Found after 2 days and 6 hours
Reunited
Nero
Found after 1 month and 1 week

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Local help in Norwich

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Norwich.

Lost-property / found animals

Animal Warden Services (AWS) - Norwich City Council 01603 336027

24h emergency vets

Toll Barn Veterinary Centre 01692 407126Heath Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0JB

PawAlarm

What your PawAlarm alert does in Norwich

The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.

What you get

Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional

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First steps if you lose your dog in Norwich

1
Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.
Tip from locals
Search outward along Whitlingham Country Park, about 1.4 miles away, and Catton Park, roughly 1.8 miles off, since a dog can cover a long way in the first hours.
2
Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.
3
Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.
Tip from locals
Ask dog walkers in Eaton Park, about 1.4 miles away, and Earlham Park, roughly 2.2 miles off, to call calmly and watch rather than chase.
4
Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.
5
Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.
Tip from locals
Share it in Costessey, about 4 miles north-west, and Stoke Holy Cross, also about 4 miles south, since a dog may already have reached them.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Norwich?

PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your dog was last seen – within 1 mi of Norwich, that's about 40,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your dog reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.

What should I do first when my dog goes missing?

Note the last-seen place and time, prepare a clear photo, and contact local animal services, shelters and vets. Ask people to report sightings with a location and time, so you can follow up on useful information.

Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

How much does an alert cost in Norwich?

Alerts in Norwich start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Norwich: 1 mi reaches about 40,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 100,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 180,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Norwich for free?

Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Norwich – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Where is the nearest animal shelter to Norwich?

For Norwich, we list RSPCA Norwich & Mid Norfolk Branch. Address: The Street, Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk NR16 1EX. Phone: 0303 040 1565. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

RSPCA Norwich & Mid Norfolk Branch

What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Norwich?

Norwich City Council's stray dog service charges a £25 statutory fee for a microchipped or tagged dog returned the same day without going to kennels. A dog taken to kennels costs £125 (£20 with a benefits concession) plus vet fees and £17 per night, and a repeat offence within 12 months adds £60.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

How do I report or hand in a stray dog in Norwich?

Call Animal Warden Services on 01603 336027 to make an appointment to drop the dog off. Collection is 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday only, with no collections at weekends or bank holidays.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

I found a dog in Norwich — who takes it in?

Found animals in Norwich are handled by Animal Warden Services (AWS) - Norwich City Council. Phone: 01603 336027. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

Animal Warden Services (AWS) - Norwich City Council

Searching in Norwich: start for free or alert everyone nearby

The search poster and search page for your dog are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 40,000 people within 1 mi of Norwich – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

Free

Everything for searching on the ground

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Printable search poster with QR code
Your own search page where finders report sightings
Sightings straight to your inbox
Personal dashboard and search tips

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Put the whole area on the lookout

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Norwich: ≈ 40,000 neighbours within 1 mi

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Your alert in front of thousands of neighbours on Facebook and Instagram
Live in 60 minutes – stop anytime
Private detective: we alert shelters, vets and Facebook groups nearby

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One-time payment – no subscription.

Helpful guides

Close-up of a frightened dog — a lost dog can slip into panicked survival mode

Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

A calm, step-by-step action plan for the first 24 hours after your dog goes missing.

7 min read

A small dog sitting alone at the edge of a field, looking into the distance

How to Find a Lost Dog: A Step-by-Step Search Plan

The complete search plan for a lost dog, from setting your search radius and searching without chasing to posters, alerts, feeding stations and the weeks after.

9 min read

An anxious dog hiding under a blanket — typical during fireworks and thunderstorms

Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in Panic

Why panicked dogs run blind and far — and how to bring a scared dog home instead of accidentally driving it further away.

8 min read

Close-up of a dog's face — a clear photo makes the best lost-pet poster

How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works

A poster that works needs one big photo, one huge word, and only the essentials. Here is exactly how to build and place it.

7 min read

A hand holding a phone with social media apps

How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet

How to post on Facebook and Nextdoor so your appeal actually reaches the right people — and where free organic posts run out of reach.

8 min read

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How it works

How PawAlarm helps in Norwich